Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Summer Semester 2018
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EBIO 319 7F1 (CRN: 30923)
TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY
Long Title: TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY
Department: Biosciences
Instructors:
Meeting: (14-MAY-2018 - 1-JUN-2018)
Part of Term: Summer Session 1
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 2
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Instructor Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 27-SEP-2024 7:25PM
Additional Course Fees: GR $2,500.00, UG $2,500.00, UP $2,500.00, VG $2,500.00, VU $2,500.00
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Examine first-hand the two most diverse ecosystems on earth - the coral reef and the tropical rainforest in this 2-week summer course in the Central American country of Belize. Topics will include the diversity of tropical organisms and habitats, the formation of coral reefs, rainforest ecology, historical biogeography, symbiosis, and conservation of tropical biodiversity. While a background in biology is desirable, individuals lacking this background but having a special interest in the tropics are encouraged to enroll. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodation cost (exact price TBD).